“Cheers to Mathata Thitha”, says Govt. and the people drink to that
P.M. Piyadasa says he began drinking when he was about 17. Today, at 63, he is…
Rights activists welcome SC decision on animal sacrifices
Animal rights activists have enthusiastically welcomed the recent Supreme Court decision to uphold the Court of…
The night belonged to Josephian allrounder Sadeera
St. Joseph’s College allrounder and Sri Lanka Under-19s deputy skipper Sadeera Samarawickrama became the 35th Bata-the…
Jinping’s light relief adds zing to Sino fling
Boss of Bosses, China’s President Xi Jinping’s visit to Lanka on Tuesday showed what it means…
A heart-felt evening
Ten hours is a long time to wait for help when you’re having a heart attack.…
‘Thambara Sara’ staged with a great success
Holy Cross Collage , Kalutara achieved one of its biggest successes with the staging of ‘Thambara…
Schools’ regatta to be held from Sept. 23 to 27
The third consecutive Schools Regatta organised and conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools’ Rowing Association (SLSRA)…
Plantations were the lifeblood of the nation for many years, says PA chairman
The ‘honeymoon’ of the plantation industry in Sri Lanka appears to have been over, long ago,…
News
Xi came with a mountain of deals
With a mountain of deals, China’s President Xi Jinping came to Sri Lanka on Tuesday. He is seen being given a warm and colourful welcome…
Violation of election laws to be legalised
Polls laws are to be amended ahead of next year’s…
Four soldiers buried alive in earthslip
How did ‘terrorists’ become ‘militants’?
Uva polls: Modest voter turnout, no major incidents
Port City project: Sweeping tax concessions to China
27 official deals with China, unspecified number on the sidelines
Widow fulfils husband’s unspoken wish
BASL tells President to go for integrity, seniority and merit in appointing judges
Two children fall to their deaths at Koneswaram temple
China’s SL interest part of its global strategy, bilateral relations are secondary: DEW
ICAPP ends meeting with Colombo declaration on enhanced cooperation
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The night belonged to Josephian allrounder Sadeera
St. Joseph’s College allrounder and Sri Lanka Under-19s deputy skipper Sadeera Samarawickrama became the 35th Bata-the Sunday Times Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2014 at…
Uneasy limbo prevails at Maitland Place
Definitely there is a buzz in the air and a…
Brad Haddin Australia’s next Test captain if Michael Clarke is ruled out
From the crease to the pedestal: It was a night to remember
Richmond record first innings win over gritty Thomians
Sri Lanka beaten on mid-court play
Joint winners at MCA cricket
DS smashes 2014
Cricket with a special flavour
MCA ‘B’ begins September 27
Schools’ regatta to be held from Sept. 23 to 27
Age Group Swimming from September 25 to 27
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Heralding the new port city
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Behavioural Finance: Force behind Capital Market Behaviour
Across the wide spectrum of the capital markets participants from…
Twist and turns in Sri Lanka’s coal tender
Sri Lanka raises another US$250 mln through NSB
IRD’s internal crisis slows tax collection
Parkson Retail Asia Ltd undecided on Odel offer
Russia, Ukraine crisis hits SL visitor arrivals
Welcome China, welcome debt-based growth
IT-BPO Board at the Colombo bourse under serious discussion
Japan’s investment appetite for Sri Lanka escalates
Brandix-led Disrupt taps three start-ups for funding
Spark Electric Vehicles launches World Ozone Day offer
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Editorial
Anagarika Dharmapala – 150th Birth Anniversary
On cue with the Chairman of the Anagarika Dharmapala Trust writing to the newspapers saying that the vision, mission and ideals of the national icon, Anagarika Dharmapala must not be confined just to his birthday on September 17, President Mahinda Rajapaksa this week announced that the next 12 months would…
Columns
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Political Column
Whatever happens in Uva, more relief packages for big poll
The curtain raiser for next year’s early presidential election, the outcome of yesterday’s Uva Provincial Council polls, remains the major highlight in a week of significant political developments.…
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5th Column
JR’s legacy enlivens paradise politics
My Dear JR, I thought of writing to you as people are talking about you once again, perhaps because it was your birth anniversary this week. In doing…
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The Economic Analysis
The daunting challenge of containing the fiscal deficit
Bringing down the fiscal deficit to below 5 per cent of GDP has been an objective for quite some time. It has not been achieved so far. Once…
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Focus on Rights
Taking a long hard look at our ‘barbarism’
The twin elements of a properly functional judiciary and police distinguish a democracy from barbaric regimes. Surely there can be little argument about this fundamental principle. But Sri…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Lanka’s journalists blocked by Chinese: Snapshot of things to come?
The local media corps had a rotten time covering the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Wherever they went, a posse of Chinese journalists elbowed them…
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From the sidelines
Xi’s Asian tour – the arithmetic, chemistry and geography
On the last leg of his Asian tour in India, Chinese President Xi Jinping remarked that “When China and India speak with one voice, the whole world will…
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Sunday Punch
Jinping’s light relief adds zing to Sino fling
Boss of Bosses, China’s President Xi Jinping’s visit to Lanka on Tuesday showed what it means to have the leader of a regional superpower on home ground. Hardly…
Plus
Tony’s new chapter in life
He is acting no more although he strode like a colossus across the silver screen for nearly half a century. Now 77, for Ranasinghe Hettiarachchige Ignatius Anthony Silva,…
Letters
Police, militarisation and people power protests The search light is on the Police these days and divergent views have been expressed in the media in this regard. There…
Who is eligible for the Diversity Visa Lottery Program?
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is proud to partner with the Sunday Times, in this bi-weekly “Ask the Consul” column to answer common questions about visas to…
Guess who’s coming to damn/dance/dazzle?
Growing up, one soon got used to the excitement over people coming home to see us. Grown-ups then seemed to be the most excited about our unexpected visitors.…
Magazine
Revealing talent it was indeed
It was a good night for the students of the Academy of Design/Northumbria UK programme – with the REVEAL graduate design exhibition, they announced their…
Breaking free!
Finding his roots
Shaking things up with ‘Dazzle-In a Singing Style’
Shining from the East
‘Sri Lanka Kollo Wasai’: World Cup song from Gypsies
Sam flies to USA
‘Thambara Sara’ staged with a great success
Cicada – presented by natanda dance theatre sri lanka
Hottest International Female DJ Da Candy rocks Sri Lanka
“Ko Kukko” creates humour
A road trip in search of lost love
Theatre Productions in Honour of Professor Ediriweera Sarachchandra
‘Swapna’ reaches 300th episode
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Rajani: Right is might
Remembering a Jaffna academic, who is still an inspiration to all who fight for human rights,…
Through a daughter’s eyes
Sino-India border tension eases as Xi visit ends
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Shaking things up with ‘Dazzle-In a Singing Style’
Shining from the East
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‘Sri Lanka Kollo Wasai’: World Cup song from Gypsies
Only five months away from the most anticipated cricketing event, ‘2015 World Cup’, M Entertainments, a…
Sam flies to USA
‘Thambara Sara’ staged with a great success
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rt Exhibition on Biodiversity
In honour of World Children’s Day, ‘First Art’, Art Foundation for Children, is holding its third…